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R10 with EF-s 17-55 2.8

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ZX11
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Re: R10 with EF-s 17-55 2.8

DivaDreamer wrote:

I am pondering keeping an eye out for a deal on the 17-55 2.8 for use in indoor situations. (Christenings, church events, family stuff). Does anyone have experience with this lens on the r10 (or r7)? I know it is getting pretty old now, but I wonder how it performs. Alternative options also greatly appreciated.

I wanted it but I moved up to full frame before the EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS dropped in price so I never got it.  I thought it was $600 or so on sale new which I would have snapped up.

It was the lens to get for crop.  It was everything the expensive EF 24-70 2.8 L was (UD, lens groups, lens coatings, Ring Type USM AF, IS) but didn't have the build quality and weather sealing.  It was known for dust getting inside the front element but there are easy videos on YT showing how to remove and clean the front.

Even if Canon does eventually make a RF-S 17-55 2.8, you know it will be crazy expensive versus the EF version.

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